1) He failed the exam _______ he didn’t study. a) because b) because of c) therefore d) due to 2) They arrived early ______ they left home on time. a) this is why b) consequently c) since d) so 3) _______ heavy rainfall, the streets were flooded. a) resulting in b) as a result of c) as a consequence d) owing to 4) The event was canceled ______ bad weather conditions. a) due to b) thus c) because d) so 5) ______ a power outage, the concert was postponed. a) as a consequence b) thus c) owing to d) for this reason 6) The store was closed, ______ they had to find another place to shop. a) therefore b) for this reason, c) owing to d) because 7) He missed the train, _______, he arrived late to the meeting. a) as a result of b) consequently c) because of d) since 8) She didn’t have enough sleep, _____ she felt tired throughout the day. a) for this reason, b) thus c) owing to d) as a consequence, 9) He couldn’t attend the party, _____, he sent his apologies. a) for this reason b) because c) as a result of d) due to 10) The storm caused damage to the houses, ______ the need for repairs. a) since b) consequently c) thus d) resulting in 11) The baby was hungry, _____ she started crying. a) therefore b) because c) so d) due to 12) They missed the train ______ heavy traffic. a) consequently b) because of c) due to d) because 13) The roads were icy, _______ there were many accidents. a) this is why b) consequently c) so d) as a result of 14) They spent all their money, _______ they couldn’t afford the trip. a) thus b) because c) as a consequence, d) since 15) I didn't know where to turn _____ I’d forgotten my map a) as b) so c) because of d) thus 16) ______ her husband hated holidays so much, she decided to go on her own. a) since b) as c) thus d) therefore

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